Piglet virus outbreak spreads to 13 states
A deadly swine virus new to North America has infected pigs in 13 states with over 100 confirmed cases. While mortality among very young pigs runs 50 to 100 percent, the virus does not threaten human health and pork remains safe to eat.
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North America
United States
Montserrat Torremorell
Allen D. Leman
University of Minnesota
College of Veterinary Medicine
U.S
Murkowski Reverses, backs same sex marriage in GOP
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she now supports same sex marriage, becoming the third Senate Republican to back the issue. She previously opposed it and supported a constitutional amendment to ban it, arguing federal government should not define marriage. Alaska voters historically banned same sex marriage.
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Washington
Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
Senate
Murkowski
Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiled in Capitol Emancipation Hall
A seven foot bronze statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, weighing 1700 pounds on a marble pedestal, was installed in Congress amid ceremony in the Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall. Descentants and leaders praised Douglass’ ties to Washington and the District’s equity ideals.
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Frederick Douglass
District of Columbia
Congress
Douglass
Capitol Visitor Center
Emancipation Hall
Del
Eleanor Holmes Norton
D-D.c
Lawmakers push to expand Medicare obesity treatments
Bipartisan bills in Senate and House seek to require Medicare to cover obesity therapies including weight loss drugs and counseling. Led by Senator Tom Carper and Senator Lisa Murkowski with Representatives Cassidy and Kind, the measures aim to broaden provider access and emphasize intensive behavioral counseling. No cost estimate yet from the Congressional Budget Office.
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American Medical Association
U.S
Senate
House of Representatives
Medicare
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D-Del
Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
Bill Cassidy
R-La
Ron Kind
Kaiser Family Foundation
Journal of Health Economics
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS
Congressional Budget Office
U S labels Russia and China top human trafficking offenders
The State Department report ranks Russia China and Uzbekistan at Tier 3 the lowest level in anti trafficking efforts. It cites China's one child policy and demand for brides and prostitutes while noting Russia lacks a formal victim identification system. Calls grow for sanctions and aid withholding.
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U.S. State Department
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China
U.S
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State Department
Uzbekistan
United States
Syria
Obama
Chris Smith
New Jersey
Beijing
HPV vaccine cuts HPV in teen girls by over half
A U S report finds HPV prevalence among females ages 14 to 19 fell from about 12 percent in 2003 2006 to around 5 percent in 2007 2010, a 56 percent drop. The study notes Gardasil 82 percent effective if all doses are given and urges higher vaccination rates to prevent cervical cancer.
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U.S
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Merck & Co
Thomas Frieden
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Gandolfini Dies in Rome at 51 The Sopranos Star
James Gandolfini died in Rome at age 51 while vacationing, HBO said. The Sopranos star won three Emmy Awards for Tony Soprano and was working on an HBO series Criminal Justice. HBO called his loss immeasurable and noted his kindness to all.
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James Gandolfini
New Jersey
HBO
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Gandolfini
New York
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Reuters
Burt Wonderstone
Tony Soprano
U.S
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Time Magazine
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